Beira Mar Fortaleza Brazil

My wife and I in Beira Mar Fortaleza Brasil Beach

I recently came back to Brazil after being gone for the last couple of years. However the difference this time is that I have come to get married and live here in Fortaleza, Brazil.

The part of Fortaleza I am in is called Beira Mar and is a popular tourist destination for both Brazilians, Europeans and Americans alike that come here year round. At night you can walk on the beach and feel the warm water hit your feet. This part of the city is popular and has been used in countless music songs both Brazilian and foreign.

Statue de Iracema

I highly suggest if you plan on visiting any part of Brazil is to rent a flat if you are planning to stay a while. A flat will usually run in the Beira Mar area in the neighborhood of $R1200 to $1500 Reis which is about US$687- US$860 per month from the time I write this post with the dollar being at $1.74 to the Brazilian Real. Plus a deposit of usually between US$200-$400 which is of course refundable at the end of your stay. Something you should know is that this includes what is called condominio which covers your water bill, security and building maintenance fees that are included in your monthly rent.

My wifes shot of Fortaleza Beach

Hotels are expensive in the tourist spots so you will find a flat a better option for your stay. Flats offer a fully furnished unit, sort of like an apartment only a flat offers more services such as laundry and a maid to make up your room. Flats are also typically smaller then an apartment too.

At a local Restaurant on Beira Mar

The picture above is a restaurant my wife and I came across on the beach. The prices are pretty reasonable being that its in a tourist district the prices are not that bad. In US dollars we spent about $30 for the both of us to eat there including drinks and tip.

Below is a video of my 9th floor view of the beach on Beira Mar. A very beautiful view of the beach and sometimes you will find lots of surfers riding the waves on a clear day with high waves.

Driving to Beira Mar

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer which is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil makes it one of the 7 wonders of the world that is a must on any travelers plans. Brazil is a country that is known for having a strong religion in both Christianity and Catholicism. The statue stands 38 meters and is on the Corcovado Mountain in Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro at 710 meters in the sky.
Christ the Redeemer was designed by a French sculptor by the name of Paul Landowski and was supervised by a local engineer named Heitor da Silva Costa to oversee the construction process. The structure was made of reinforced concrete with an outside layer of soapstone in dealing with the outside elements of weather.



The Portuguese translation for Christ the Redeemer is Cristo Redentor. Christ the Redeemer was built between 1926 and 1931 and also has a chapel built at the base of the mountain to house up to 150 visitors. The monument was inaugurated on October 12, 1931.
Christ the Redeemer can be accessed by the Corcovado Rack railway that has the capacity to hold 360 passengers every hour. There are a couple of other ways to reach the statue. Another way would be is to simple take the 222 steps all the way up, if your up for the climb. Of course there are also escalators and elevators to also take you on up.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has very outgoing people in it and very friendly. Its well worth the flight even if just to see this grand monument of Christ the Redeemer. Some of the better known airlines that fly to Brazil are American Airlines, TAM, Varig, and GOL that is based out of the UK, with the others of course from the states. It is highly suggested to take TAM airlines for a smoother flight in our experience.